Welcome New Members
Our latest batch of REALTORS are fresh off the very first virtual Orientation program. In…
Presenting Multiple Offers Ethically
Perhaps no situation routinely faced by REALTORS® can be more frustrating, fraught with potential for…
Some Questions from this Week…
We just wanted to answer a few common questions that came up this week. We…
May Webinars – There’s Still A Lot on the Calendar!
We’re mid way through May (can you believe it?) but we still have quite a…
Social Media Meeting Update
Missed the Social Media Social Hour? Here is a recap of the most common reported…
URGENT: It’s YOUR Responsibility to Secure Property
Sorry for the harsh message,. but it’s so important that everyone takes note: It is…
Clear Cooperation Policy Makes HUGE changes to MLS Policy
The MLS has implemented MAJOR changes to our listing process as of May 1st. There…
Beware of NAR / REALTOR Scam Calls.
Members have reported receiving calls from phone numbers with a 202 area code, falsely claiming…
Goodbye Litter, Hello Beautiful Berkshires
During this time when our daily routines are altered, we see so many of our…
Smoke and CO Alarm Inspection
As we previously shared, the Governor’s orders include the ability to close on homes even…
Video and Virtual Tours – Let’s Get Started!
Join Matthew Rathbun as he presents this hour long program on creating videos and virtual…
I’m a Buyer’s Agent…Or Am I?
A few years ago, we included a post in the Friday Recap about becoming a…
Multiple Offers
We’ve been asked – How do I handle a multiple offer situation? The National Association…
Rights of a Seller in Restricting Access to Home
Sandy Carroll has recently received several questions about the rights of a seller to deny…
Our Valentine to Berkshire REALTORS
Dear Berkshire REALTOR, First published in 2014, we love to take this opportunity to every…
If they liked it, then you should’ve put a flag on it – as soon as it is contingent!
Congratulations, you’ve received an offer on your seller’s listing! Now what? Do you leave it…
Q. Is it legal to include a date certain in a listing when all offers will be presented to the seller?
Q. Is it legal to include a date certain in a listing when all offers…
January Continuing Education Programs
In January, we are offering two programs for continuing education providing 2 credits each: Wednesday,…
MLS Flyers
Below are informational flyers that you can share with your customers and clients, or save to your own device.
Display Flyers to Post:
- Open House Display
- Surveillance Display (front door best practice, according to Legal Counsel)
- HUD_Fair_Housing (Must displayed in place of business / where you meet clients [24 Code of Federal Regulations §§110.1, 110.10, 110.20]
- Link to all HUD Fair Housing Posters
Client Informational Flyers
- Asbestos
- Closing Cost Credits
- Contact Worksheet for Lenders & Attorneys
- Consumer Guide to Representation
- Dispute Resolution (DRS)
- Dual Agency
- Fair Housing
- Flood Zone Hazard Classification
- Flood Insurance Disclosure
- Home Inspector Facts for Consumers
- Homestead
- Lead Paint
- Oil Line Compliance
- Radon
- Record Retention
- Right to Farm
- Sex Offender Registry
- Short Term Rental Potential Buyer Disclosure
- Smoke Carbon Detector
- Stigmatized Property
- Tenants Rights & Responsibilities
- Title V / Septic
- UFFI
- Underground Oil Storage Tanks
- Wells
- Wetlands
Do you have a NY RE License?
Do you have a New York Real estate license? If so, please be aware that…